Sales Engineers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $85,790 -29.4% vs national
Median hourly $41.24
10th percentile $67,030
90th percentile $129,150
Employed locally 50
National median $121,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,030
    25th
    $75,490
    50th (median)
    $85,790
    75th
    $118,600
    90th
    $129,150

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Engineers salary vs area income 125% Median Sales Engineers salary is 25% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $179,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,640
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $170,400
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $169,560
    Arizona $169,470
    Delaware $166,400

    Nearby metros — Sales Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,640
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $156,170
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $133,200
    Rochester, NY $103,070
    Binghamton, NY $102,120
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $100,000

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $33,960
    Cashiers $31,200
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,590
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $66,820
    Insurance Sales Agents $68,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Engineers make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Engineers in Utica, NY is $41.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.09 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Sales Engineers salaries?

    The median Sales Engineers salary in Utica, NY is 29.4% below the national median of $121,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Engineers in Utica?

    Entry-level Sales Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,030 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,490.